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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 151.94 Cr
More than 29 lakh Vaccine Doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 96.62%
1,79,723 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload currently stands at 7,23,619
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 7.92%
With the administration of more than 29 lakh Doses  vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 151.94 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today.
This has been achieved through 1,62,26,792 sessions. The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,88,899
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2nd Dose
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97,42,727
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,87,219
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2nd Dose
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1,69,75,052
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Age Group 15-18 years
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1st Dose
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2,38,07,879
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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51,45,68,195
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2nd Dose
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35,25,37,574
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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19,61,86,714
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2nd Dose
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15,63,00,659
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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12,23,10,994
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2nd Dose
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9,82,00,039
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Total
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1,51,94,05,951
46,569 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 3,45,00,172.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 96.62%.
1,79,723 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
India’s Active Caseload is presently at 7,23,619. Active cases constitute 2.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 13,52,717 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 69.15 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 7.92% and the Daily Positivity rate also reported to be 13.29%.
Ministry of Finance
Income Tax Department conducts search operations in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Delhi on certain Indian companies and their associate concerns, controlled by a neighbouring country
The Income Tax Department has carried out search and seizure operations on certain Indian companies and their associate concerns, controlled by a neighboring country on 16.11.2021. These companies are engaged in the business of chemicals, ball bearings, machinery parts, and Injection moulding machinery. The search action covered around 20 premises spread over Mumbai, Ahmedabad and Gandhidham in Gujarat and also in Delhi.
A large number of incriminating evidence in the form of digital data showing earning of huge unaccounted income by these companies has been found and seized. It has been found that these companies are indulging in tax evasion through manipulation of books of accounts. The analysis of evidence has revealed that these companies have indulged in transferring funds by using a network of shell companies to a neighbouring country. An estimated amount of Rs 20 crore was transferred in the last 2 years through the above modus operandi.
Investigations have revealed that a Mumbai-based professional firm not only assisted in formation of these shell companies but also provided dummy directors to these shell companies. The investigations have also shown that these dummy directors were either the employees/drivers of the professional firm or they were persons of no means. On questioning, they admitted that they were not aware of the activities of these companies and that they had been signing on documents as per the instructions of the key functionaries. The professional firm is also instrumental in assisting the foreign nationals by providing its addresses for banking and other regulatory requirements.
One of such companies trading in chemicals was found to be routing the claim of purchases through Marshall Island, a low tax jurisdiction. The company actually purchased items worth Rs. 56 crore from a neighbouring company but the same has been billed from Marshall Island. However, payment for such purchases has been made into the bank account of the Marshall Island-based company which is held in the neighbouring country. It was further unearthed during the search proceedings that this Indian company was also involved in taking non-genuine purchase bills to reduce its tax liability and also paid unaccounted cash for purchase of land in India.
The search action has already resulted in the seizure of unaccounted cash of about Rs. 66 lakh. Bank accounts of some of the companies, with aggregate bank balances of about Rs. 28 crore, have been put under restraint.
Further investigations are under progress.
Ministry of Steel
SAIL Celebrates Fifty years of Incorporation with a Special Logo
Steel Authority of India Limited , the maharatna steelmaking public sector unit, is celebrating the company’s fifty years of incorporation this year in 2022. SAIL was incorporated on 24th January, 1973.
SAIL’s legacy of fifty years is being celebrated with the launch of a new commemorative logo and will be followed by several events to be held all across the company throughout the year. The design of the commemorative logo retains the essence of SAIL’s company logo while bringing out the spirit of fifty years of journey of this company. The logo was launched by Smt. Soma Mondal, Chairman, SAIL in presence of the Company’s directors here today.
This feat is a testimony of the company’s sustained efforts and initiatives in ensuring better stakeholders’ engagement and contribution in nation building over the years.
Ministry of Finance
Monthly Review of Accounts of Union Government of India upto the month of July, 2023 for the Financial Year 2023-24
The Monthly Account of the Union Government of India upto the month of July 2023 has been consolidated and reports published. The highlights are given below:-
The Government of India has received ₹7,75,107 crore  upto July 2023 comprising ₹5,82,585 crore Tax Revenue , ₹1,78,804 crore of Non-Tax Revenue and ₹13,718 crore of Non-Debt Capital Receipts. Non-Debt Capital Receipts consists of Recovery of Loans ₹8,253 crore and Miscellaneous Capital Receipts of ₹5,465 crore.
₹3,09,521 crore has been transferred to State Governments as Devolution of Share of Taxes by Government of India upto this period which is ₹1,08,413 crore higher than the previous year.
Total Expenditure incurred by Government of India is ₹13,80,700 crore , out of which ₹10,63,621 crore is on Revenue Account and ₹3,17,079 crore is on Capital Account. Out of the Total Revenue Expenditure, ₹2,99,889 crore is on account of Interest Payments and ₹1,40,996 crore is on account of Major Subsidies.
Ministry of Power
NHPC’s Profit After Tax  up 8%; The Power ‘Mini Ratna’ reports PAT of Rs 3834 crore during FY 2022-23
NHPC Limited, India’s premier hydropower company and a ‘Mini Ratna’ Category-I Enterprise of the Government of India has declared its Audited Financial Results for the Financial Year 2022-23 with the approval of its Board of Directors.
The Company has reported Profit After Tax  of Rs 3834 Crore on standalone basis in FY 2022-23 against Rs 3538 Crore for the last fiscal, which is higher by 8%. Consolidated Net Profit for 2022-23 stood at Rs 3890 compared to Rs 3524 Crore in 2021-22, thereby registering an increase of 10%. NHPC Power Stations achieved generation of 24907 Million Units  in FY 2022-23.
The Board of Directors recommended final dividend of Rs 0.45 per Equity share for Financial Year 2022-23 in addition to interim dividend of Rs 1.40 per share. Accordingly, total dividend for FY 2022-23 is Rs 1.85 per share.
NHPC presently has an installed capacity of 7097.2 MW from 25 power stations and is presently engaged in the construction of 16 projects aggregating to a total installed capacity of 10489 MW. It also has 12 Projects with aggregate capacity of 5882 MW under clearance stage and 2 projects with aggregate capacity of 890 MW in Survey & Investigation stage.
Competition Commission of India
CCI approves merger of Aditya Marketing and Manufacturing Private Limited into Umang Commercial Company Private Limited
The Competition Commission of India  approves the merger of Aditya Marketing and Manufacturing Private Limited into Umang Commercial Company Private Limited.
Umang Commercial Company Private Limited  is a part of Aditya Birla Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate with presence in more than 30 countries and having businesses in various industry sectors. The Acquirer is an investment holding company and holds shareholding in various entities on behalf of Mr. Kumar Mangalam Birla and / or his family. The Acquirer is registered with the Reserve Bank of India  as a Non-banking Financial Company .
Aditya Marketing and Manufacturing Private Limited  is a part of B K Birla Group, a diversified group having businesses in various industry sectors. The Target is an investment holding company and holds shareholding in various entities on behalf of late Mr. Basant Kumar Birla and his family . The Target is registered with the RBI as a NBFC.
The proposed combination involves merger of Target into Acquirer in accordance with the Scheme of Amalgamation under Sections 230 and 232 of the Companies Act, 2013 . As a result of the merger and in terms of the Scheme, the shares held by the Target in various entities will get transferred to the Acquirer. Consequently, the Acquirer group will acquire control over the below listed and unlisted entities:
a. Padmavati Investment Private Limited;
b. Pilani Investment and Industries Corporation Limited;
c. Century Textiles and Industries Limited;
d. Century Enka Limited; and
e. Ganesh Tubes and Services Private Limited.
Collectively referred to as the “Proposed Combination”.
The CCI approved the proposed combination on the basis of modifications offered by the Acquirer.
Detailed order of the CCI will follow.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Media has an important role in taking sports to each and every home in India – Col. Rathore
Minister delivers address at CII Big Picture Summit
Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore said that before making sports mandatory in schools, it should be made mandatory at homes. Minister further added that media has an important role in taking sports to each and every home in India. Col. Rathore mentioned this while delivering his keynote address at the CII Big Picture Summit here today.
Speaking about the role of mobile applications in promoting sports across the country, the Minister said that sports related information should be easily available through mobile apps. Elaborating further, Minister suggested that mobile applications can be used to map the sports infrastructure across the country so that citizens are aware of the sporting facilities around them.
Regarding Government of India’s efforts in promoting sports, Col. Rathore said that the government has already funded 6 sports universities for research & development. Minister also said that the government is trying to bring all manufacturers at one place to make best sports equipment and is putting in all efforts to make India a healthy and a happy nation.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurates direct flight between Indore and Sharjah
- The flight will commence its operation on 31st March, and it will operate three days a week.
- It is Indore’s second air connectivity to UAE, and it will give a boost to the trade, commerce, and tourism in Madhya Pradesh.
Minister of Civil Aviation and Steel, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia along with MoS Ministry of Civil Aviation, Gen. Dr Vijay Kumar Singh  inaugurated a direct flight between Indore and Sharjah today.
This new route will enhance connectivity with the Middle East and promote trade, commerce and tourism in Madhya Pradesh. It will operate three days a week commencing from 31st March 2023 as per the following schedule:
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Acft
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Eff from
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IX0255
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IDR
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SJH
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Mon, Fri & Sat
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10:30
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12:10
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B 737-800
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31st March 2023
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IX 0256
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SJH
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IDR
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Mon, Fri & Sat
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03:00
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07:35
In his inaugural address, Minister of Civil Aviation, Shri Jyotiraditya M. Scindia said that after Indore to Dubai, Indore to Sharjah will be Indore’s second air connectivity with UAE. This will not only boost trade and commerce but also connect families living in two different countries.
Speaking on connectivity and infrastructure development, Shri Scindia said that in 2013-14, Indore was connected to only 6 destinations. In the 9 years of PM Modi's government, it has increased to 24 including 2 international destinations which is a 400% growth. Earlier, weekly air traffic movement from Indore was 320 which has now increased to 500 which is a 52% growth.
The Minister further said that in 2014, the state of Madhya Pradesh had air connectivity with only eight cities of the country, but now it is connected to 26 cities which is a 300% growth. The weekly air traffic movement from the state was 500 aircraft; in 9 years it has increased to 840. Madhya Pradesh was given 60 routes under the RCS UDAN scheme, 33 of them are already operational and 12 will be operational soon. Recently, Reva airport’s foundation was laid- Rs. 50 crores will be invested in its development. In Gwalior, a new integrated terminal building is being developed at a cost of Rs 500 crore. A new integrated terminal building costing around Rs 475 crore is being developed in Jabalpur also.
Shri Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, AirAsia India and Captain Manish Uppal, Head of Operations AirAsia India were present during the event.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
More than 280 units in SEZs, manufacturing essential items like pharmaceuticals and hospital devices, are operational
Special Economic Zones  have been a significant contributor to the exports from India over the past years, contributing approximately 18% of India’s total exports. During the current financial year 2019-20, the exports from SEZs have already crossed USD 110 Billion. In the present scenario of complete lockdown in the country to curb the spread of COVI-19, SEZs units engaged in manufacturing of essential items like drugs, pharmaceuticals or hospital equipment are operational to ensure these critical supplies are not disrupted.
More than 280 units, engaged in manufacturing of essential items like pharmaceuticals and hospital devices, are operational. Besides, more than 1900 IT/ITES Units have been facilitated to enable their employees to work from home.
Development Commissioners of SEZs have been requested to ensure that there is no hardship to Developer/Co-Developer/Units and no punitive action is taken in cases where compliances like filing of QPR, APR, SOFTEX in case of IT/ITES Units etc, required to be filed by 31st March, 2020 are not completed. Further, It has also been requested that all extensions of LoAs and other compliances are facilitated through electronic mode in a time-bound manner and where it is not possible to grant extension through electronic mode or in cases where a physical meeting is required, It may be ensure that the Developer / Co-developer / Units do not face any hardship due to such expiry of validity during this period of disruption, and ad-hoc interim extension / deferment of the expiry date may be granted without prejudice till 30.06.2020 or further instructions of the Department on the matter, whichever is earlier.
All Development Commissioners are closely coordinating with the units in their jurisdiction for their smooth functioning while ensuring that all necessary precautions of work-place safety, including social distancing are scrupulously adhered.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Goa on Statehood Day
PM greets people of Goa on Statehood Day
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Goa on Goa Statehood Day.
“Greetings to the people of Goa on Goa Statehood Day. I pray for Goa's progress and prosperity in the years to come”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
DRUG REHABILITATION CENTRES FOR BOYS AND GIRLS
Ministry provides funds to States/UTs/NGOs for treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts
Under the scheme of NAPDDR , Ministry provides funds to States/UTs/NGOs for treatment and rehabilitation of drug addicts. Scheme guidelines also have a provision for “Establishing and assisting counseling/de-addiction centers or facilities in closed settings such as Prisons, Juvenile Homes, for special groups such as women and children in need for care and protection/conflict with law or any other special group etc. by this Ministry or in convergence with other Central Ministries and implemented through various organizations/Government Departments.” The States/UTs have been requested from time to time for setting up of treatment centers for women and children. Presently, there is no IRCA providing treatment facilities to children. However, Department of Social Justice & Empowerment is supporting NGOs for running of 340 Integrated Rehabilitation Centre for Addicts  which provide counseling and treatment to male and female addicts. During the financial year 2022-23, a total number of 3,39,588 beneficiaries have been treated in these centers.
This information was given by Minister of State for Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment Shri A. Narayanaswamy in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
National Action Plan on Climate Change
The National Action Plan on climate change  encompasses eight missions in the specific areas of Solar Energy, Enhanced Energy Efficiency, Sustainable Habitat, Water, Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system, Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change, Green India, and Sustainable Agriculture. These specific areas tackle core issues pertaining to climate change, outlining steps to simultaneously advance India’s development and climate change related-objectives of adaptation and mitigation. NAPCC is guided by the principles -  protecting the poor and vulnerable sections of society through an inclusive and sustainable development strategy, sensitive to climate change;  achieving national growth through ecological sustainability  devising efficient and cost-effective strategies for end use Demand Side Management  deploying appropriate technologies for both adaptation and mitigation of greenhouse gases emissions  engineering new and innovative forms of market, regulatory and voluntary mechanisms to promote sustainable development  effecting implementation of programmes by including civil society and local government institutions and through public-private partnership; and  welcoming international cooperation for research, development, sharing and transfer of technologies. Under the NAPCC Government has initiated several activities, schemes, programmes under the national Missions. The activities in the areas of solar energy, energy efficiency and forestry sector are linked with reduction in carbon emissions. Other Missions also support carbon emissions reduction as co-benefit.
Consistent with the approach of NAPCC, State Action Plans on Climate Change  are already in place for 33 States and Union Territories of the country, including the State of Gujarat. States and Union Territories have indicated their sector specific and cross sectoral priority actions for combating climate change in its SAPCC. Gujarat’s SAPCC has identified priority areas for the State like water, agriculture, health, forests and biodiversity, coastal regions, infrastructure, energy efficiency and renewable energy, transport, waste, urban development and rural livelihood.
The share of coal in the energy basket is going to remain significant in years ahead, while there is push for renewable/non-fossil based energy.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Power
All State Despatch Centres of Electricity Grid expected to have Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System by the year 2026: Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy
The Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy has informed Rajya Sabha that GRID-INDIA, a PSU under the Ministry of Power, monitors the real time parameters from various Sub-stations and Generating stations at National and Regional Load Despatch Centres  through the well-established Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition  / Energy Management Systems  for monitoring of power system by State Load Despatch Centres  and RLDCs. Regular upgradation of these systems is being done.
Further, Regulation 43 of the Central Electricity Authority  Regulations, 2022 specifies the centralized remote monitoring and operation of substations including the deployment of SCADA systems.
The Minister informed that SCADA systems at various SLDCs are under process of replacement/upgradation which is expected to be completed by 2026.
The Minister further informed that steps taken by Government for predictive maintenance techniques using AI/ML algorithms, cyber security measures, and robots and drones for construction and inspection of transmission assets are as under:
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All grid substations use sensors for measuring various parameters of power system asset viz., oil temperature, winding temperature, Dissolved Gas analysis of a transformer, contact resistance of Circuit breakers etc. These parameters are further analyzed with computer aided tools for predictive maintenance.
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Central Electricity Authority  has issued Guidelines for Cyber security in Power Sector in October 2021 leading to development and implementation of Cyber Security measures.
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A Computer Security Incident Response Team for Power sector  under guidance of CERT-In has been setup at CEA, to coordinate and support the response to cyber security incidents and hand-hold utilities for preventing, detecting, handling, and responding to cyber security incidents.
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Regulation 87 of the Central Electricity Authority  Regulations, 2022 specifies the provision for use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicle for construction and inspection of transmission assets in difficult and inaccessible terrains.
In order to improve efficiency of substations in the country and the overall electric transmission system, CEA has brought out the manual on “Transmission planning criterion” in March 2023 for planning Transmission and Substations.
This information has been given by the Union Minister for Power and New & Renewable Energy Shri R. K. Singh, in a written reply to a question, in Rajya Sabha on August 8, 2023.